SNOW EGGS WITH CHOCOLATE SAUCE

Steps:

• Eggs:.
• Beat the egg whites until frothy, then very slowly add in the sugar, a little at a time while continuing to beat.
• Keep beating until all the sugar is absorbed.
• Have ready a bowl of very hot water and two tablespoons.
• On stove top have a deep frypan of simmering water. (Not boiling).
• Dip the two spoons into the bowl of water then into the meringue mixture and shape into large eggs between the two spoons.
• Carefully slide the eggs into the simmering water.
• Poach 1 1/2 to 2minutes, then carefully turn over and poach for another 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.
• Remove the snow eggs from the water with a slotted spoon and drain on a clean tea towel or paper towels.
• When they have cooled, place on a plate and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Sauce:.
• Melt the chocolate in a pan over simmering water or carefully in microwave.
• Stir in cream to get the consistency you like.
• To Serve:.
• Place the snow eggs into individual serving dishes, top with lots of chocolate sauce and a dollop of whipped cream. Sprinkle with chopped nuts if desired. Also nice with a scoop of ice cream under the snow eggs.
• NOTE:.
• Do not let the water boil when poaching the eggs as they will break up. Also make bigger eggs than you think they need be as they tend to shrink a little on poaching.